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Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage!

Riverside holiday home in Upper Kangaroo River with balcony

Nestled in the picturesque bushland of Rathkell's Farm, The Love Shack offers a serene retreat for couples. Snuggle up by the gas heater, watch a movie together or take romantic walks through the surrounding landscape and enjoy kayaking on river frontage during summer. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, barbeque on deck and comfy lounges with polished timber floorboards.

Excellent

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage!

Special! Stay 2 nights and receive a third night free! Conditions apply.
The Love Shack is a small 1 bedroom cottage at Rathkell's Farm just a short drive from the village. It features a fully equipped kitchen as well as a barbeque on the deck. The lounges are nice and comfy and perfect for snuggling up together to watch a good movie or just enjoy each others company while the gas heater keeps you nice and warm in winter.
The recently renovated bathroom has a large double sized shower and a picture window looking out over the surrounding bushland and the whole cottage has a lovely blue & green colour scheme and has a very relaxing feel to it. The polished timber floorboards complete the picture and you cant help but forget the rest of the world during your stay. All in all a romantic weekend away at the Love Shack is sure to impress and delight your special someone.
Surrounded by bushland, you can go for walks and see the some of the local wildlife, or visit the beautiful village of Kangaroo Valley where you can explore the many cafes and boutique shops that offer a variety of wares.
Rathkells farm has plenty of river frontage for guests to use and is perfect for swimming and kayaking over summer.
Rathkell's farm is also home of The Wood Shed which sleeps up to 6 people and The Pavilion which sleeps 12 over 5 bedrooms and has a pool. Although the houses are far enough away from each other for privacy , they are perfect to book together for a family group etc
Rathkell's is a working cattle farm, you enter the property via cattle grate and drive along a private unsealed road. * This is a working cattle farm; sorry no pets allowed.
Bed Configuration:
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
* For last minute bookings, please contact our office.
Minimum night stays
Weekend or Midweek 2 nights
Long weekend - Public Holidays - 3 nights
Easter - 4 nights
Christmas and New Year - 3 nights
Mid week pricing applicable for Monday to Thursday nights only
Mid week rates do not apply to any bookings that includes a Friday/Saturday or Sunday night
Weekly pricing rates offered do not apply for a Saturday to Saturday stay (crossing 2 weekends)

The Fine Print:
The rates calculated by this website are estimates only and may not include discounts or special rates. All rates will be checked by our staff.
- Please note a non-refundable Booking Fee applies to all bookings.
- Special is not available on long weekends, School Holidays or Christmas/New Year period.
- A Security Bond is processed as a credit card pre-authorisation with all bookings.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shower

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

DVD player
TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

In a rural location
On a river

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property registration number PID-STRA-20476-2

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Love Shack 1 Bedroom Cosy

Love Shack 1 Bedroom Cosy Cottage!

Love Shack - 1 Bedroom Cosy Cottage! Upper Kangaroo River

Love Shack - 1 Bedroom Cosy Cottage! Private vacation home

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About the area

Located in Upper Kangaroo River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cambewarra Estate Winery and Nowra Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nowra Aquatic Park and Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. Shoalhaven Zoo and Granties Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Visit our Upper Kangaroo River travel guide

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Kangaroo Valley, NSW

What's nearby

Pioneer Museum Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Budderoo National Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
Red Rocks Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 23.0 km
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk - 60 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

Moss Vale Station - 41 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Friendly Inn Hotel - ‬10 min drive
‪Kv Coffee Co - ‬11 min drive
‪Maddison's in the Valley - ‬10 min drive
‪The Pottery Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪The General of Kangaroo Valley - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Budderoo National Park, Pioneer Museum Park and Kangaroo River Nature Reserve. Barrengarry Nature Reserve and Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Love Shack - 1 bedroom cosy cottage! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley W.

29 Nov 2015

Very nice property

Very comfortable well laid out property with all required amemities

6/10 Okay

Sally

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice nature environment. The property has been refurbished and nicer colour scheme than photos show! Some disappointing things though such as no fire pit (would have been lovely surroundings to have a fire in), holes in outside wall of cabin that hadn’t been fixed in a long time. No details book advising of things, just stumbled across the fact they had Netflix and wifi. Was still a cute stay though.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

A nice quiet rural property. Beautiful view from the veranda. Plenty of wildlife to see, kangaroos, brush tail wallabies, echidnas and birds. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

16 Dec 2021

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful area to unwind, clean and cosy. Had everything we needed. The only thing that I would suggest is that there could be an outside bath. Also maybe update other sites with the amenities as they were general for all accommodation. No pool where we were. Also photos a little deceiving, we thought that the river was close but it was quiet a hike and not that easy accessible. We had a great time. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan M.

19 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful surroundings placed on the hill.

A clean, well kept cottage with a modern bathroom and lots of Kangaroos hopping around. An ideal place to stay to get away from everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick H., Mosman

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting for a weekend away

This property was very comforatble for a couple having a simple relaxing weekend. Clean and well appointed in a great secluded location. Our only problem was that someone took our key on the evening before we arrived - not the fault of the team in Kangaroo Valley, and they jumped in and sorted it all out at 11:30pm at night. Great service.

8/10 Good

Elliot C.

5 May 2019

Nice for a short stay

A very cosy cottage - my partner and I had a nice stay here. But it was a bit over-priced for what it was, given the location (slightly out of town).

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

9 Jul 2017

The love shack

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the property was clean, tidy, well present and appointed.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

jim w.

20 Nov 2016

Great escape

We liked the cottage. Just the right size for a couple, very well equipped, clean and functional. It's located on a ridge about 15 minutes from town and offers privacy and peace & quiet. There were a couple of drawbacks for us. One was that being on the side of a steep hill, there a descent/climb involved in any walk. Secondly, while there are some nice faraway views, the bush surrounds are full of weeds and lantana which, as gardeners, we found off putting.